raka

How to say it

Meaning

a large patch used to mend a hole or tear in clothing or fabric.

Good to know

augment, of kiraka

Examples

• Mama alishona raka kwenye suruali ya mtoto.Mother sewed a patch onto the child's trousers.
• Je, raka hii itashikamana vizuri?Will this patch hold well?
• Shati halikuwa na raka yoyote, lilikuwa jipya.The shirt had no patches at all, it was new.
• Alitumia raka za rangi tofauti kutengeneza blanketi.She used patches of different colors to make a blanket.

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